In an official statement, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) made it clear that President Bola Tinubu did not extend the term of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. What the President did recently, on the other hand, was in line with the laws that rule the IGP’s job. This was made clear in a statement posted by Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi on Friday, September 6.
Adejobi cleared up the confusion and false information about Egbetokun’s job by stressing that the President’s decision was not an extension but rather a confirmation of the IGP’s position, as required by law. The IGP will serve for four years, which is the length of time required by law. This statement is meant to clear up any confusion about what the President’s support means.
The clarification came after a number of false stories and interpretations were going around on news sites and social media. Some people said that President Tinubu had extended the IGP’s job, but Adejobi made it clear that this was not true. In line with Sections 215(a) and 28(c) of the Third Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), Adejobi says that Egbetokun’s appointment letter from November 3, 2023, clearly spells out a four-year term for the IGP.
The statement made it clear that the IGP does not need to ask for an extension on his job because the law already sets the full term of his position. This clarification is meant to clear up any confusion that might exist among the public and the media about the laws that rule the IGP’s term. It also shows that the NPF is serious about being open and following the law when making appointments.
The IGP plays a big part in keeping Nigeria safe and law abiding, and Egbetokun’s clear term helps make sure there is no confusion about his job or the legitimacy of his selection. By saying again that the President’s actions were legal, the NPF hopes to put an end to any false stories and show that it trusts the people it chooses to lead.
The NPF’s comment shows that they are trying to keep the public’s trust and make sure that correct information about the IGP’s office gets out there. The Nigeria Police Force is still focused on its duties and making sure that law enforcement in the country is run effectively, even as the news keeps changing.
The Nigeria Police Force has made it clear that President Bola Tinubu’s recent action regarding IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s term was not an extension, but rather a confirmation of the standard four-year term required by law. This explanation clears up some recent misunderstandings and confirms that the IGP was chosen in line with the law.